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Why would a monkey kidnap a human baby?

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I’ve been finding lots of news articles about monkeys kidnapping human babies. Is there a parental instinct in these monkeys or are they doing it to threaten humans? Why do they do that? submitted by /u/SoybeanCola1933 [link] [comments]

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The Unbreakable Bond Between Pets and Humans

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Pets have been a part of human society for thousands of years, serving as companions, protectors, and even healers. From cats and dogs to birds and reptiles, pets have a unique ability to connect with humans in ways that are both profound and lasting.

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Dissertation research on the human-dog relationship

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It consists of questions regarding the relationship with your dog and a short article on a changing human-dog relationship followed by a few questions. There is also a ruffle with 5 x Amazon cards for $10 each! The survey is anonymous and quick, taking only about 6 -9 minutes to complete. Thank youuu!

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Birding Shanghai in January 2024

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It seems that like me, Oriental Storks are not that fond of humans. A study found that in areas with intense human activity, their nests were higher, while in safer environments, the nests were lower and closer to food resources, allowing parent storks to invest more in the nestlings. Well, they are birds, not humans.

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Birding in a Refinery

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I won’t get into the details (for there are many) in this post, but for those interested in learning more about this incredible (and personally significant) place, feel free to have a read of this local newspaper article. These two Muscovy drakes brutally battled for about ten minutes right in front of us.

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What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds: A Book Review

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It’s also about human-owl interaction on an individual level and a wider sociocultural level, and ultimately how we can use all this for habitat and bird conservation. As the names and habitats imply, not all owl species are alike, in behavior, adaptation, relationship to humans, and in how humans perceive them.

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Vultures, Human Evolution, Global Warming, and Windmills

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The topic was the concept of humans as predators, or hunters, or really, eaters of meat, and I was discussing the many ways in which people misconceived this notion. Any buffalo bones from prior to that transition were obviously scavenged.

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